He couldn’t understand why Rowen, who hadn’t even Awakened his Devil Fruit, possessed such terrifying control. The stronger the power of a Logia, the more difficult it was to control. This should have been a normal occurrence, stabilizing gradually only after Awakening of the Devil Fruit.
But Rowen went against conventional wisdom. Despite being a newly awakened Devil Fruit user, he defeated Doflamingo in his Awakening state. That pure strength combined with such powerful control was even more terrifying than a Logia User after their Devil Fruit Awakening!
Whiz! Whiz! Whiz!
Suddenly, thin threads spread out, shattering the remnants of the Sword Energy. Doflamingo extended a string from the palm of his hand, blocking the fight between Dante and Diamante.
Kuang dang!
The two swords struck against it, producing a bright burst of flames.
“Stop!”
“Vice Admiral Rowen, is this how the Marines treat Allied Kingdom Members?! What about your sincerity?!” Doflamingo turned his head and looked at Rowen as he spoke, his gaze filled with anger. He knew that Rowen had done it on purpose; otherwise, Dante wouldn’t have had a chance to make a move.
To this, Rowen exchanged a glance with Dante, who took a deep breath and sheathed his sword.
“Our sincerity has always been sufficient. We just hope that your subordinates can understand the situation as soon as possible. From today onwards, you are no longer legal pirates but ordinary Allied Kingdom Members!”
“As an Allied Kingdom Member who provokes the Marines, you should be well aware of the consequences…”
The Shichibukai can provoke the Marines without many consequences as the Marines would be cautious and tolerant due to the influence of the Shichibukai system in the sea. However, if an Allied Kingdom Member provokes the Marines, no one will help them. Light punishments would lead to imprisonment and questioning, while severe consequences would result in a Buster Call.
As the watchdogs of the World Government, the Gorōsei (Five Elder Stars) do not allow anyone to provoke the Marines, except themselves.
Especially now, with Rowen here, this person who acts without hesitation, carrying the will of countless Great Characters on his back.
Even if he finds an excuse to destroy Dressrosa, the Gorōsei (Five Elder Stars) wouldn’t have the slightest objection to them doing this.
“I am well aware of that!” Doflamingo glanced at Diamante with a stern expression, and the latter’s face was filled with shame. He knew how much trouble his impulsive words had caused Doflamingo.
“Continue then!”
“Very well, now let’s move on to the third assessment.”
As Rowen touched the pen in his hand, he grinned and said, “Threat assessment!”
…
Threat assessment is the final and most important aspect of Risk Assessment.
The Gorōsei (Five Elder Stars) would not allow any pirate, even those who have been whitewashed, to possess anything that could threaten their rule. From money to weapons, personnel to Devil Fruits, anything that can be labeled as a “Threat” must be handed over. If they cannot be handed over, they must be destroyed on the spot. It is the final barrier that holds countless pirates back.
For example, the Dressrosa Underground Port, as a famous arms trading market, is definitely not going to exist from this moment on.
And for Dressrosa to have its current prosperity and wealth, the arms trade accounts for about three parts of the total national revenue. To have it closed and surrendered is like cutting off one of Doflamingo’s arms!
Faced with such astonishing wealth opportunity, not every pirate possesses the magnanimity of Doflamingo to simply let it go!
Most pirates would cling onto their lifeline and refuse to let go, resorting to deception, bribery, and threats, trying everything to keep it. Some have even succeeded in it, but many more have suffered merciless slaughter at the hands of the Marines.
After all…
Not every Marine willingly accepts the whitewashing of pirates, they refrain from causing trouble to become a good soldier but given a chance, they wouldn’t hesitate to kill those pirates.
Doflamingo’s unique situation naturally excludes him from this category…
“Fufufufufufufu! Ah, no problem!” Meeting Rowen’s meaningful gaze, Doflamingo’s fingers twitched involuntarily, and a wicked smile appeared on his face. “If those West Blue Marines want it, then you can have it!”
…
As the Risk Assessment began on the High Ground of Kings Place, in the Dressrosa Underground Port, which should have been closed, was now filled with Donquixote Family executives.
Buru Buru Buru… Buru Buru Buru…
“Trebol-Sama, we still can’t contact Monet…” In a brightly lit room, besides a few members of the Hearts Army, only one member of the Spades Army, Gladius, who looked like a normal person, put down the Den Den Mushi and shook his head at the disheveled-looking middle-aged man across from him, this middle-aged man looked wet and resembling a humanoid slug.
“Well, I understand…” Trebol looked solemn as he glanced at the little girl beside him, who had a vacant expression on her face.
“Elder sister…” Tears shimmered in Sugar’s eyes as she murmured softly.
The Yuki Yuki No Mi (Snow-Snow Fruit) is one of the Logia Fruits with the lowest offensive power, and its weakness is very apparent. It not only fears high temperatures but can even be melted by sunlight. On the other hand, the Hie Hie no Mi (Ice-Ice Fruit), also a Logia, can harm the user’s body because it belongs to a superior-inferior elemental hierarchy.
The Marine Plasma Cannon has an extremely high temperature, making it the perfect counter to Monet’s Devil Fruit ability.
Losing contact after being focused on, there’s probably no need to think too much about it and they can guess what had happened to her. But now is not the time to console Sugar. Plan A has been completely disrupted by the Marines, and they need to immediately execute Plan B.
“Dellinger, Lao G, Baby 5, prepare the bombs. Dellinger and Lao will be responsible for protecting Baby 5, understood?!”
“Understood!”
“Leave it to me!”
“Huh? Am I needed?!”
Baby 5, dressed as a maid, shyly covered her face. This woman, with her flawed thinking, would mindlessly agree to any request made to her.
Trebol replied sternly, “Yes, it will be up to you, Baby 5, whether or not we can kill Rowen at that time!”
“Yosh! Leave it to me!”
This is not just a need but a higher-level dependence and Baby 5’s fighting spirit soared when she heard that she is needed!
“After Pica and Diamante make their move, they will cover the Young Lord’s escape. The rest of us… including me, must do our best to buy time for the Young Lord! Even if it means sacrificing our lives!” Trebol spoke with parting words as he slammed his spade-marked cane heavily on the ground, issuing a cold warning to everyone.
“Anyone who dares to falter at a critical moment, I swear, I will turn into a vengeful ghost and hunt them to the ends of the New World!”
“For the Young Lord!” The people’s expressions became serious as they collectively murmured in low voices.
“For the young lord…”
…
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